West Palm Beach to Des Moines (PBI–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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West Palm Beach to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,283 mi 3h 10m nonstop -1h behind 44 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PBI and DSM, connecting options are available through 44 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PBI to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
BKG ~4h 40m MEM ~4h 41m SFB ~5h 9m PIE ~5h 10m MKE ~5h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,117
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PBI → DSM
21%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
21%
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → PBI
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PBI delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from West Palm Beach

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric PBI→DSM FLL→DSM MIA→DSM
Distance from PBI – 42 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 6 7
Flight time 3h 10m 3h 33m 3h 33m
Departure OTP 21% – –
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Des Moines flights · Miami (MIA) to Des Moines flights · Fort Myers (RSW) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of PBI with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind West Palm Beach.
PBI: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in West Palm Beach, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,283 mi / 2,065 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m.
Facts

PBI–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the West Palm Beach to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,283 mi / 2,065 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: PBI
Full namePalm Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PBI to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Beach International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 3h 10m. The route covers 1,283 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PBI to DSM.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BKG, MEM, SFB, PIE, MKE, SRQ, RSW, HOU, MSY, PGD, MDW, PTK, RST, DAL, OMA, CLE, BWI, SBN, PIT, OXC, STL, TEB, TEX, AUS, FLL, SJO, PSP, SNA, YVR, MSP, LGA, DEN, CLT, ATL, IAH, DTW, ORD, LAX, DFW, PHX, DCA, BNA, MCO and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind West Palm Beach.
Nearby alternatives include FLL, MIA and RSW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PBI to DSM

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PBI to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PBI to DSM ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,283 miles (2,065 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (MIA) and Fort Myers (RSW).